Bryn Athyn Cathedral, Gothic cathedral in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania.
The cathedral presents limestone walls, tall spires, detailed masonry work, and stained glass windows that illustrate Biblical stories and spiritual messages.
Construction of the cathedral commenced in 1913 under Boston architect Ralph Adams Cram, with major funding from John Pitcairn Jr and supervision by Raymond Pitcairn.
The cathedral functions as the episcopal seat of the General Church of the New Jerusalem, hosting multiple Sunday services including family gatherings and adult worship.
Guided tours operate Tuesday through Thursday at 1:15 PM and 2:45 PM, while the surrounding grounds remain open from sunrise to sunset for visitors.
Instead of traditional blueprints, the builders used scale models during construction, incorporating intentional asymmetries inspired by medieval architectural principles.
Location: Bryn Athyn
GPS coordinates: 40.13438,-75.06365
Latest update: March 31, 2025 17:21
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